Thursday, August 20, 2009

Appeals Board lacks the necessary expertise

The public hearing date for TLA-Holbrook is fast approaching. A number of variances are being sought and unfortunately, the Holbrook Zoning Board of Appeals is not qualified to review the requests. Among other things, the applicant is seeking permission to build within a flood plain. I can't imagine the Holbrook board or any other board has the necessary experience to make such a determination. This review is better left to an expert. Unlike many other communities, Holbrook does not have a town planner, which puts the town at a significant disadvantage when it comes to complex projects. Look to the Holbrook Zoning Board to rely solely on the testimony of the TLA-Holbrook's hired consultants.

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